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CABARET ON BROADWAY

i went to see the new broadway production of cabaret this saturday on a complete whim (knowing next to nothing about the show) and i have not been able to stop thinking about it since. what a fun and entertaining yet deeply distressing experience— the intentional, immersive atmosphere brought me (almost blindly…) into the story. i found myself entranced in the hypnotizing world of the kit kat club, then immediately brought out of it by certain impactful moments; the feeling that i was a part of the show in a way made these moments hit me hard, and at times i felt my stomach drop as i was faced with nauseating reality. it can be so easy to move on with your life as though issues affecting others don’t affect you. as my friend lewin put it, it takes effort and a conscious choice not to become evil. if you don’t actively think in opposition to something, you are as good as enabling it— and i intend to treat my own moral views and opinions with more intentionality going forward. not to mention, i saw this performance immediately after attending a protest against the current trump regime, and the themes of complicity in 1930s germany felt all too relevant to the politics of today. in all, a striking and upsetting, yet somehow incredibly entertaining, show that i feel will stick with me for a while. also, a very queer show. beautiful.

@clementined

Apr 10, 2025

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Had a theater premiere

I was the bartender It went great!!

@edko

Feb 20, 2025

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Company XIV: Queen of Hearts

Louis XIV could hardly have imagined the opulence and spectacle of Company XIV’s Queen of Hearts: A Baroque Burlesque Adventure in Wonderland. A mystical retelling of Alice’s adventures through the looking glass, Queen of Hearts stuns and dazzles with dizzying acrobatics, sensual dances, and mesmerizing singing, all set to a modern techno-classical track. Founded in 2006 by Austin McCormick, Company XIV hosts an array of outrageous burlesque offerings at their two venues, Théâtre XIV and Cocktail Magique Theatre, both located in Bushwick within eyesight of each other. Other Company XIV offerings include Cocktail Magique and Nutcracker Rouge. Immediately upon walking into the theater, you’re greeted by a courtier who leads you to your seat, only to find out later that the attendant is also a cast member. The lights dim, and the music pumps into the theater. Alice, played by LEXXE (who also wrote the score), escapes the confines of societal expectation and is transported to Wonderland and meets the fantastical characters from the classic story, embarking on an erotic journey of expression and self-exploration. In one exceptional scene, an anchor drops from the ceiling, and an acrobat maneuvers effortlessly just barely above the crowd as synchronized dancers provide an elaborate backdrop of rhythmic movement. Imagination cannot comprehend the costumes designed by Zane Philström. McCormick directs and choreographs this reimagined wonder. It’s not cheap to enter King Louis’ court. Single seats can run $89-$194, and two-person love seats as high as $500. The prices only go up if you get the champagne upgrade. The bar is also somewhat of a drag with its steep cocktail prices. But even if you skip the drinks, I promise you’ll feel intoxicated by the sights and sounds that completely inundate your synapses. Company XIV’s Queen of Hearts is a must-see for anyone who loves the arts and relishes utter extravagance.

@stevebe92

Sep 7, 2024

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being a nerd about stuff

being traditionally cool is really quite boring and iterative, and it’s actually very cool and sexy to geek out about something you like or share bits of knowledge on a topic you’re passionate about

@marxinista

Aug 17, 2024

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not being on tiktok

i had it for a little over a year until i was like wow this is actually terrible! i genuinely think it has negatively impacted society by ruining people’s attention spans, having a horrific algorithm, and most of all by the most mind-numbing or outright harmful trends - fake words that people now use IRL (“unalive”), trad wife tiktok, shein hauls, body-focused fitness vids that encourage fatphobia and unhealthy habits, shallow political/feminist theory and queer discourse, “alpha male” podcaster tiktok, encouraging overconsumption in general, trends ruining local spots or niche things… the list goes on

@marxinista

Aug 17, 2024

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electronics in fun colors

a million times cooler than the lackluster “sleek” tech color palette used today

@marxinista

Feb 22, 2025